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Galena and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
BeAl 2 O 4

Galena and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Alexandrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Galena and Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Galena and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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